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About Fragile X Association of Australia Inc

We're a registered charity, supporting the Fragile X community, those living with Fragile X syndrome or Fragile X Premutation Associated Conditions (FXPAC). Since 1989 we've been working towards the best possible lives for individuals and families throughout Australia affected by Fragile X. We offer support through our Helpline, counselling, peer connections, webinar series, website, referrals, and we facilitate access to FX-related clinics. We also work towards increasing awareness and understanding of Fragile X in the medical, allied health, special education and disability services sectors. Our goal in this regard is securing early and accurate diagnosis and interventions for the Fragile X-related conditions. Fragile X syndrome is the leading cause of inherited intellectual disability and most common single gene cause of autism. It is caused by a mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. Carriers of the Fragile X gene mutation can be at risk of developing associated conditions; FXTAS (FX-associated Tremor Ataxia syndrome, often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease), and FXPOI (FX-related Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, which leads to early menopause). An estimated 90,000 Australians are impacted by Fragile X in some way.